For many small business owners, freelancers and founders, working from home is a practical and affordable way to get started. But while your kitchen table might double as a desk, using your home address as your business address often feels like a compromise too far.
That’s where a Virtual Office or simple Business Address service can make a simple but meaningful difference.
At HurstWorks, we offer a straightforward, local alternative… giving your business a professional high street address in Hurstpierpoint, without the cost or commitment of full-time office space.
Why Using a Home Address Can Become a Problem
In the early days of a business, it’s common to register using your home address. Over time, though, a few issues tend to crop up:
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Your home address appears publicly on Companies House
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Client correspondence and official mail arrives at your front door
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Privacy becomes a concern
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It feels less professional as your business grows
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You want clearer separation between work and home life
Many of the businesses we speak to reach a point where they think:
“I don’t need an office… but I don’t want to use my home address anymore.”
That’s exactly the gap a Virtual Office fills.
What Is a Virtual Office (Really)?
At its simplest, a Virtual Office is a registered business address you can use instead of your home.
At HurstWorks, our basic Business Address service allows you to:
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Use our Hurstpierpoint high street address for Companies House and HMRC
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Have your business mail received securely
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Be notified when post arrives
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Collect your mail in person from a real, staffed workspace
There are no gimmicks and no unnecessary extras — just a practical solution to a common problem.
Why Choose a Local Virtual Office?
There are plenty of national and online Virtual Office providers offering low-cost, high-volume services. For some businesses, that works well.
What we offer at HurstWorks is different — and deliberately so.
We’re local. We’re physical. And we’re accessible.
That means:
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A genuine, recognisable high street address
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Real people handling your mail
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The ability to pop in, collect post, and speak to someone face-to-face
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A workspace you can see, visit and use if you ever need to
For many small businesses, that sense of place and human contact matters more than saving a few pounds a month.
Who Is This Service For?
Our Virtual Office services are particularly popular with:
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Home-based business owners
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Consultants and freelancers
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Start-ups and early-stage companies
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Remote workers setting up limited companies
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Businesses that don’t need a desk every day but want a professional base
It’s also a good option if you’re testing an idea, registering a new company, or keeping costs tight while still looking credible.
How Much Does It Cost?
Our Business Address service starts from £45 per month.
This includes:
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Use of the HurstWorks address for business registration
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Secure mail receipt
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Email notification when mail arrives
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In-person collection during opening hours
Optional extras, such as mail forwarding or podcast studio ad meeting room use, are available if and when you need them – but there’s no pressure to upgrade. Most people start simple and add services later, once they’re familiar with the space.
More Than Just an Address
One of the advantages of choosing a Virtual Office at HurstWorks is flexibility.
Many of our Virtual Office clients:
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Occasionally book a meeting room
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Use a coworking day pass from time to time
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Upgrade as their business grows
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Or simply enjoy knowing they have a professional base locally
There’s no expectation that you’ll do any of this… but the option is there.
A Sensible First Step
A Virtual Office isn’t about pretending to be something you’re not. It’s about making a sensible, low-risk step as your business develops If you’re not ready for a full workspace -or simply don’t need one – using HurstWorks as your business address can help you keep things professional, private and flexible.
Interested?
If you’d like to find out whether our Virtual Office services could be right for you, we’re always happy to have a conversation You can enquire online, or pop into HurstWorks on the high street and speak to us in person Sometimes, the simplest changes make the biggest difference.
